Episode
StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson: Richard Dawkins
Overview
StarTalk tackles a burning question: Can Science and Religion Coexist? Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson and evolutionary biologist and ethologist Richard Dawkins debate whether science and religion can truly coexist in today’s society. Jesuit clergyman James Martin and comedian Eugene Mirman weigh in.
Details
- Series
- StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson
- Season
- Season 1
- Episode
- Episode 5
- Air date
- 2015-05-18
- Runtime
- 60 min
Episode context
Richard Dawkins is Episode 5 in Season 1 of StarTalk with Neil deGrasse Tyson. It aired on 2015-05-18. The runtime is 60 min.
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